Apart from the fact that it enhances bowel movements and provides protection against colon cancer, it is also a good source of potassium and other antioxidants. It equally helps in checking weight gain and high blood pressure. Foods that are high in antioxidants allow the body to function optimally.
It's benefits are so numerous that it will be difficult to exhaust them here. Nevertheless the concern of this write up here is to show how cucumbers can be used as a natural skin toner
SKIN CARE:
The benefits of skin care stems from the fact that the proven content or properties in cucumber like its antioxidants such as b-carotene, a-carotene, vitamin c, vitamin A,(zeaxanthin and lutein- these are healthy pigments found in green vegetables and fruits called carotenoid that serve as food supplement for healthy living)
Also coming from Angela Lemond, a Texas based dietitian, the peel and seeds of cucumbers are the most nutrient dense parts of the cucumber, because they contain fiber and beta carotene as mentioned earlier. Having known that beta carotene is an antioxidant, it helps with immunity, skin, eye and the prevention of cancer.
NATURAL SKIN TONER :
I guess you know all the other preambles and benefits of cucumbers above, but you never knew that it is anti inflammatory, hence it is used to reduce morning puffiness of the eye.
b) the application of cucumber extract (Water) on your face and neck gives you a natural even tone, fights wrinkles and glows ur skin.
c) the extract equally treats and clears sunburn resultant through the usage of chemically based cream.
d) cucumber extract generally enhances skin glow and subdues freckles.
Finally, get ur extract by grating and sieving off the chaff, use cotton wool to darb on face and neck or affected part, allow to dry and apply your night cream. A glowing healthy skin awaits you the next morning., use as long as needed. Preserve extracts in a refrigerator.
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